Siemens SITRANS FUS380 - Lithium Batteries; Installation in Hazardous Area

2.5 Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to provide the
highest possible degree of safety.
WARNING
Potential hazard
Lithium batteries may present a potential hazard if they are abused electrically or
mechanically. Observe the following precautions when handling and using lithium batteries:
● Do not short-circuit, recharge or connect with false polarity.
● Do not expose to temperatures beyond the specified temperature range.
● Do not incinerate.
● Do not crush, puncture or open cells or disassemble.
● Do not weld or solder to the battery’s body.
● Do not expose contents to water.
2.6 Installation in hazardous area
WARNING
NOT allowed for use in hazardous areas!
Equipment used in hazardous areas must be Ex-approved and marked accordingly!
This device is NOT approved for use in hazardous areas!
WARNING
500 V insulation test
The device is not capable of withstanding the 500 V insulation test required by Clause 6.3.12
of EN60079-11. This must be taken into account when installing the device.
Safety notes
2.6 Installation in hazardous area
SITRANS FUS380/FUE380
Operating Instructions, 05/2018, A5E00730100-AE 17